Culture of Rajasthan Rajasthan, as the name itself says the land of kings has always been the centre

of attraction among the tourists from across the globe visiting India. Known for the culture, tradition, art and craft Rajasthan has been widely popular since decades. The presence of the desert land in the state has also been a reason behind the vivid culture of Rajasthan. The land of royal heritages is also renowned for its vibrant colors, attractive jewelry, handicrafts, festivals and fairs. The forts, palaces and the Havelies built in ancient time by various emperors are the mark of royal presence which was once the lifestyle of Rajasthan. Art and Architecture Rajasthan is said to be one of the richest states of the country in the field of art, crafts and architecture. Due to the presence of several royal dynasties in the history of Rajasthan it has always thrown an impact on its cultural harmony. The Rajasthani crafts have a great contribution in the crafts collage of the country. The handmade art pieces using several elements like clay, stone, glass, brass, silver and textiles are the most famous across the world. The Zari embroidery work along with precious and semi-precious stones on the fabrics are also demanded in the garment sector all over. The block prints, Sanganer prints and the Bagaru prints on the traditional outfits are some of the major exports of the state. Traditional Dance and Music As the state has witnessed several kingdoms ruling over in the history which has also impacted on the music and dance forms of the state. The wide known folk music of Rajasthan mesmerizes the listeners. The rhythm crafted out of the miraculous traditional musical instruments like the dholaks, sarangi and the sitar is in the core of Indian music. The Ghoomar dance and the Kalbeliya dances of Rajasthan have their own special importance among various other dance forms. The Cuisines of Rajasthan As due to the scarcity of rainfall in Rajasthan the chances of having vegetables is rare in the entire state. So to get over this, the people over there cultivate pulses especially the moth, gram and the moong. Most of the Rajasthani dishes has high amount of pure Ghee, the clarified butter as a major ingredients. The city of Bikaner is known worldwide for the Bhujiaas which is prepared from a pulse known as muth. The sweet dishes of Rajasthan are mostly made of milk and ghee. Petha is one among the most famous sweet dishes which is made of pumpkin.

The mystic land of Rajasthan is crammed with stories of brave Rajputs, the graciousness of the desert, enormously rich in culture and the natural beauty. That is Rajasthan, the territory of Royals. The grand forts and imposing palaces of Rajasthan take you back to the mundane lifestyles of the maharajahs of Rajasthan and the flamboyant courts of theirs. Teeming with ecstasy, colors and cordiality, that is what the unique thing is about this part of the country. From the realistic frescoes and murals in the fortress to the hotheaded joy in the streets of Rajasthan, the relish of royalty can be felt at every corner of the state.